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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $2,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,003

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $2,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $52,690
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $49,002
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Heating Package 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700   600
Premium 1 Package       2,360
Xenon HID headlights       985
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Heated front seats       750
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Heating Package 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651   558
Premium 1 Package       2,195
Xenon HID headlights       916
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Heated front seats       698
Options (change) 10,100 10,100 5,460 6,075
Options (change) 9,394 9,394 5,078 5,651
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,925 $61,925 $73,035 $59,640
Total Invoice $53,003 $57,653 $68,054 $55,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,731
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$56,925$61,925$73,035$59,640
Adjustments for Features-1,295-2,345-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,630$59,580$70,540$59,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,910$0
Total Invoice$53,003$57,653$68,054$55,528
Adjustments for Features-1,206-2,183-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,797$55,470$65,729$55,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$13,932$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,485$10,535$10,685$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$2,345$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,206-2,183-2,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20092012
ModelSLKR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in126.6 in
Length160.7 in203.1 in
Width70.4 in77.1 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189081%
Total Not Requested45019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189081%
Total Not Requested45019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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